The much-awaited Season 4 of Panchayat, which premiered on June 24 on Amazon Prime Video, has drawn mixed to negative reactions from viewers and critics alike. While fans welcomed the return of Jitendra Kumar as Sachiv Ji and enjoyed the familiar village setting of Phulera, many felt that the show lost its signature simplicity, humor, and emotional warmth, especially with the increased focus on local election politics.
📉 Finale Disappointment: IMDb Ratings Compared
According to IMDb, the finale episode of Season 4, titled “Dabdaba,” currently holds a rating of 8.4 – the lowest finale rating among all four seasons:
- Season 1 finale (“Jab Jaago Tabhi Savera”) – 8.8
- Season 2 finale (“Parivaar”) – 9.6
- Season 3 finale (“Hamla”) – 9.0
- Season 4 finale (“Dabdaba”) – 8.4
Many longtime fans of the series have taken to X (formerly Twitter) and social media platforms to share their disappointment.
“Finished watching… Disappointed to the core. Slow, even boring in some parts… Lacked the USP comedy… unexpected downfall,” wrote one user.
“Too much bad politics. On top of it, the ending is not good. Why did they ruin a good series?” said another.
“Panchayat season 4 felt like attending a wedding you didn’t want to go to, but were forced to sit through,” another disappointed fan quipped.
🧾 About Season 4: A Shift in Tone
The fourth season focuses heavily on the panchayat elections in Phulera and the political drama it stirs among villagers. While the core cast — including Neena Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, Faisal Malik, Chandan Roy, and Pankaj Jha — returned, viewers felt that the magic of relatable rural life was overtaken by forced political intrigue and predictable storytelling.
A review by Hindustan Times criticized the season for trading freshness for formula:
“Panchayat Season 4 sees formula creeping in and an overload of political murkiness over the simplicity of human emotions… The season feels more manufactured, robbing the narrative of the freshness it retained for three seasons.”
🚨 Leaked Hours After Release
Adding to the woes, all eight episodes of Season 4 were leaked on piracy websites just hours after its release — a serious blow to the team and Prime Video.
📌 The Verdict
While Panchayat Season 4 retains its beloved cast and setting, the departure from its original tone has left many fans underwhelmed. The finale especially has drawn strong criticism, with some hoping that this narrative dip is just a setup for a more redemptive and grounded Season 5.
